1. if your computer is a worthwhile model, it is conceivable that some people would pay more for a Windows 7 or 8, than a Windows 10.

2. then using that money, transfer all your stuff to a new machine.

Consult a pro to backup all your data and software. Basically a full disk copy is best.

I am mainly a Mac user. But I have windows 10 software also. Due to my unique situation of emulation software, and also inexperience, I am unable to stop the constant updates , freezes and forced reboots.

There are those who like the convenience of automatic updates. I am never one of those.

Cortana is fun and very helpful. The first couple of updates can take awhile. I have been running it now for three years. No troubles.

Two desktops, one laptop. No problems with updates or auto updates.

Windows 10 pro

Unwanted pop-ups every time I sign on.

That'll give me time to back up my files and see if there is anything I should worry about.

I think I've have been getting updates on this laptop since I got it, and I don't seem to have problems. I am not using it for work.

It actually fixed some problems I was having with some malware. Except for kicking me off my Wifi sometimes and requiring a reboot (a minor inconvenience), it has worked well for me. This PC is limping along with a bad keyboard and blue tinged monitor (I use a remote USB keyboard and an external monitor). Will keep driving it until the wheels fall off. I back up everything important anyway. It has much quicker web browsing than my Chromebook which I kind of regret purchasing (I bought it when I thought my ASUS wasn't coming back from the dead).

My husband would get things, new or at yard sales. I thought we got rid of a lot of it a few years ago, before he passed away. But I am working in the basement, and I keep running across more. On the upside, some of it I can use lol

I have 2 laptops I need to get to a shop, an errand interrupted by Covid.

Same with a 9 year old Dell laptop I installed it on about 3 years ago. I had to add more memory, of course, but it runs perfectly.

This latest feature update has been rolling out very slowly and cautiously. If your system is getting it, it should not be a problem.

I usually accept the updates, but thought I'd ask.

If you are happily running Windows 10 1909, there is no rush to upgrade. There are still some non-trivial bugs.

The more basic the PC, the less likelihood of a headache.

If you are a serious Bluetooth user, there is a known issue.

If you use certain brands of printers, like HP, there is a bug that has supposedly been fixed.


Final note: In recent months, even the Microsoft bug fixes have been buggy. Proceed at your own risk.

Don't use Bluetooth. I have a Canon printer, haven't used much, have it hooked up wirelessly to my devices. I'm worried about the security problems, but I guess those will always be with us.

...I've had relatively few problems, maybe 2 out of the 50+ required a clean install instead of an install on top of the existing operating system. Most of them were Windows 7 upgrades, some Windows 8 and 8.1.

It is a very "nosy" operating system but being online in general is like that nowadays. You can turn off some of the personal data collection but not all. You can also run on a local account but a lot of functionality is turned off.

Microsoft has figured out, like Google and everyone else, that the real money is in data collection.

If you haven't realized what the income model is, the "product" is now you.

although being isolated, I am shopping online more. If I buy something, I get endless ads to buy more of the same thing. I get popups, so I try to look at fun things, I might never buy, so at least the popups aren't too annoying.

Thanks!